These Chesterfield Sofas Make for a Charming Centerpiece Seat

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The chesterfield sofa as we know it may have its roots in Victorian-era design, but when situated amongst the gallery walls and sleek silhouettes of a contemporary space, its posh presence looks as fresh and intriguing as ever. We picked the best chesterfields for budgets big and small, so you can embellish your interiors with statement seating.

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Best Linen Upholstery

This loveseat features deep button tufting and bun couch feet, which give it a more traditional look. This aesthetic is balanced by its gorgeous crosshatched linen upholstery (available in beige, light gray, charcoal gray, and crimson), and its deep-set seat cushions allow users to luxuriate with or without throw pillows. Though users do note that the high-density foam cushions can be on the firm side, they tout the seat’s easy assembly, sturdy frame, and lightweight build (it's just about 96 pounds). It’s available in the loveseat size pictured, as well as a three-seat sofa size in the same colors. Plus, it comes with free shipping.

Best Leather Upholstery

Bottom Line: As with any other luxe leather piece, this chesterfield ages incredibly well.

A pick befitting a home library of Beauty and the Beast proportions, the antiqued-brass nailheads that dot the arms and base of this chesterfield beautifully complement the sheen of the buttery leather upholstery. Available in 6-, 8-, and 10-foot widths, its fixed, button-tufted seat cushions can comfortably fit numerous sitters at once. This sofa also comes in dark gray, deep teal, oxblood red, chocolate, and saddle brown. White glove shipping and in-home assembly are included in the $150 shipping cost.

Best Velvet Upholstery

Bottom Line: Exceptional craftsmanship makes this velvet-upholstered sofa a work of art.

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This 7.5-foot sofa’s sumptuous velvet upholstery is made even cozier with its cushy foam and down-feather seats. One long seat cushion comfortably seats three or more, without having to grapple with the awkward space between the cushions. It's worth noting that because this sofa is handcrafted, it may require a longer lead time (about two months) before it’s ready for delivery. It’s available in a range of sophisticated shades such as forest green, light gray, smoky gray, mustard yellow, persimmon, steel blue, and black. Just note that the shipping price (including white-glove delivery and assembly) starts at $249.

Best Color Options

Bottom line: Subtle hues not for you? Go as bold as you want with this chesterfield model.

This model from Anthropologie is the epitome of an updated silhouette. It’s a made-to-order piece, in which every component, from the couch width, to the material type and color, to the leg and nailhead finish, can be customized. Select on the site from a rainbow of options in velvet, slub velvet, wool, leather, or basketweave and Belgian linen to create your perfect centerpiece seat. The sofa is available in either a 7- or 8-foot-long silhouette, and it features generous button tufting along the back, arms, and front. Users adore its luxe look and sturdy build. The sofa's delivery fee is $149, and it comes with white-glove delivery and assembly service.

Best Material Options

Bottom Line: This “fancy” sofa for the family home doesn't feel totally untouchable in the living room.

This pick, with its low-profile back and button-tufting, makes it a luxurious home base for all living room-centric activities. Choose from a 6-, 7-, or 8-foot-long design, with numerous color-and-material combinations available. The upholstery materials range from twill, velvet, Sunbrella, organic cotton, linen, and even denim — but we especially love that many are available as performance-grade materials, which are easier to clean and more practical for bustling households. (Fabric swatches are available for free!) Though it arrives quite firm, the foam in the sofa cushions will soften up over time, but their innerspring construction will ensure that they won’t sag. Though the sofa's shipping fee is upwards of $100 (exact costs are determined by zip code), Pottery Barn does offer white-glove delivery and in-home assembly.

Best Budget Buy

Bottom Line: Cheap and chesterfield rarely go together, but this one proves that it's possible.

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This chesterfield sofa is clad in heathered polyester, complete with rolled arms and shaped rubberwood legs, but unlike other picks, this one rings in at under $800 — a total bargain for a new couch. Though it’s available in only one color and size, users love its stylistic versatility, its deep-set seat, and its easy assembly. Just note that the sofa's shipping costs an additional $75.

Best Splurge

Bottom Line: With all of the elegance of an old-world heirloom, this sofa is a stunning investment.

Juxtaposing the curves of the tufted back and scrolled arms with the rugged visual texture of the exposed walnut frame, this chesterfield from Restoration Hardware is a sofa with a truly artful sensibility. Its nailheads look less like a design flourish and more like subtle details integral to the piece’s construction. Its single seat cushion is stuffed with a down-feather fill, with a foam core for support. The piece is available from a 6-, 7-, 8-, or 9-foot length and in a whopping 138 different fabric and color combinations! (Fabric swatches are available for $3 each.) Though shipping is upwards of $199, Restoration Hardware offers white-glove delivery and in-home assembly.

Best Chesterfield Chair

Bottom Line: This has all of the charm of a full-sized chesterfield, but in a petite package.

Complete your reading nook with this chesterfield armchair, with its low arms perfect for propping up your elbows with a book or a beverage. The dapper upholstery is 100% leather, which only gets better with regular use, and users comment that the seat is actually quite cushy — a departure from other rigidly tailored models. The legs are the only pieces that users have to be concerned with assembling, and though this model is available in loveseat, sofa, and even ottoman forms, we're partial to the chair version for small-space dwellers. It's also eligible for free shipping.

Best Chesterfield Sectional

Bottom Line: This sectional showcases the more relaxed side of the demure design.

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Because of its symmetrical design, this chesterfield sectional can be placed at either corner of a room, and it's a more casual, family-friendly alternative to the sofa’s traditional look. Its firm polyurethane-foam cushions are upholstered with heathered polyester, which comes in beige, light gray, charcoal gray, and crimson. Users like that though it’s a sectional, it doesn't look or feel too bulky, and that the assembly is relatively easy and quick (though it takes two people to put together). Plus, there are no extra shipping costs included.

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